Here is an interesting post from If It’s Hip, It’s Here on how Chanel make the Venetian bib necklace from their new collection.
For you crafters out there, I can imagine a similar look being created with pre-made bezels … Read More ...
Letter Stamp Idea
Here is an example from Shiny Little Things, of what you could do with the letter stamps mentioned here.
Or you could try spoons, forks, metal cut outs from old plate (keeping a tad of the old detailing … Read More ...
Friday Inspiration: Felted and Beaded Bangles
Trende Femme recently added this image of felted, embroidered, beaded and floral embellished bangles. They are excellent stacked. What a lovely bit of Friday inspiration.
Originally uploaded by TrendeFemme
A bit of tutorial fun
It isn’t often that I get to post on edible jewely, but Gourmet Mom on-the-Go recently shared a fun how to, complete with cute printable graphic for packaging, on how to make a retro jelly bean bracelet.
This fun and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Anthropologie like loop earrings
Rebecca from Hello Marzipan recently shared this tutorial for these Anthropologie inspired loop earrings.
I like that she has come up with her own technique to recreate a look, but also taken the project a step further and added an … Read More ...
Tutorial: Lace and Button Earrings
The latest tutorial is up on the Ornamentea site. This time it is for these “Lace and Button” earrings. The mother of pearl vintage buttons and gunmetal finish findings are an excellent combination.
You can try this with your own … Read More ...
Tutorial: Silk Flower Bib Necklace
This floral bib necklace tutorial from Terisa at Running With Scissors is excellent for a number of reasons. It has a ton of how-to tips, such as using matte medium and 3D crystal lacquer to enhance the flowers, and creating … Read More ...
Tutorial: Spike Necklace
Check out P.S. I made this... for a tutorial on how to make this spike necklace. It is in homage to Maripol and her comeback collaboration with Marc Jacobs.
Funnily enough, P.S. I made this, made this necklace out … Read More ...
Tutorial: Resin Pendant
Here is a good post on making a resin pendant, or resin jewelry in general from Jean Campbell at Beading Daily. The opportunities are endless of what you could create with this technique.
For complete instructions on casting with … Read More ...
Tutorial: Craft of the Day @ MS
I was excited to see the the Craft of the Day for yesterday from Martha Stewart was a tutorial on making a gemstone bib necklace.
This fits in perfectly with the running topic here on Craft Gossip of making necklaces … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stamps and Enamel
Danielle Embry from Metallove shares with her readers how to use a rubber stamp to create images in your enamel. This excellent tutorial can be found here. Thanks Danielle for sharing your tips with us!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Bold Fabric Bangle
Since it seems to be an unintentional theme of this blog this week, here is another big bold bangle which includes textile.
Yet again this tutorial is from My Mama Made It – I love that she can make such … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chanel inspired Ruffle Cuff
Here is another big name design brand inspired piece. Again, this one includes textile for a soft and elegant look.
The Chanel inspired Ruffle Cuff by My Mama Made It, has been taken down a notch from the original … Read More ...
Tutorial: Flower Necklace
If you liked the Anthropologie inspired Bonheur necklace by Infarrantly Creative, you might also like her latest creation.
This silvery necklace reminds me of poinsettias is light and airy with a nice sparkley touch of beads. Again, maybe another … Read More ...
Party Jewelry
Here is another idea for DIY jewelry to wear to your upcoming holiday parties.
I love the bling factor of these necklaces posted on Cut Out and Keep by Carlyjcais. And I love even more getting the look for such … Read More ...